Nikon D4 vs Sony A57
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Nikon D4 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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Following is a extended overview of the Nikon D4 vs Sony A57, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very close but the D4 (Full frame) and A57 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D4 was launched 8 months prior to the A57 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D4 grades vs the A57 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Sony A57
| D4 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Nikon D4
| A57 | D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D4 and Sony A57
| D4 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon D4 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4 features physical dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D4 and the A57.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and A57 is 50 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D4 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4 and A57.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The D4 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged D4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D4 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Nikon D4 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D4 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2012-01-06 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with brightness control | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1340g (2.95 pounds) | 618g (1.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 89 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 2965 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 2600 images | 550 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL18 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | CompactFlash, XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Price at launch | $4,500 | $1,000 |
